Although government
jobs are considered a safe bet owing to their stable nature and the job
security that they offer, these jobs are mostly viewed as boring, monotonous, and
for the less adventurous. However, this is not true as there are a lot of
interesting and exciting job opportunities out there in government departments
also. Here are 10 cool government jobs that you will wish to apply to any given
day.

While everyone knows that a Government job comes up
with unmatched perks like lifelong employment and steady income, people also
have this common misconception that all government jobs are boring, monotonous
and totally uninspiring. According to the common knowledge, these jobs are
meant for laidback, who have less adventurous side to them. While a little bit
of this true as well, there are jobs which are exception to this thinking. Here
are 10 government jobs that are not only cool but also pay well:

Foreign Ambassador or
Foreign Secretary

If you are a wanderlust who loves to explore new
places, cultures and people, then a job in the ministry of external affairs is
the best bet for you. Foreign ambassadors lead one of the most glamorous lives
in all government jobs and have the opportunity to visit not one but many
countries in their lifetime, and that too free of cost. What more you get paid for it, and that too
handsomely.

Radio Jockey at All India
Radio

If you are an owner of a good voice then you can use
this god gift for earning an exciting government job in the form of radio
jockey. Surprised? You must have thought that radio jockeys are only found in
private radio stations. However, when there was no private radio station in
India, even before FM radio became mainstream All India Radio delivered hit
radio shows on its channels like FM Rainbow and FM Gold. FM Rainbow channel was
launched in 1993, before any other private radio channel was on the scene.Thus, the concept of Radio Jockey was
pioneered by All India Radio itself, and therefore it is a matter of pride to
become a Radio Jockey at AIR.Thus, if
you want to entertain a billion people out there with your voice and
simultaneously desire a career with the government, then the best chance is applying to a radio jockey
job in AIR.

Spy in RAW or IB

Most of us who have watched a spy movie like James Bond
or a desi TV series like Jasoos Vijay must have thought at least once about
becoming a spy, doing incredible stuff for the country, playing with the latest
gadgets and tech toys, driving high-tech cars and solving great mysteries. Did
you know the government has a specific agency which hires the sharpest minds
and fittest human for carrying out covert missions and secret tasks? Plus, now
a day’s these detective minds also get paid handsomely and have film based on
them. (read Ek Tha Tiger). Needless to say, to become a true detective or spy
you need to have a superlative analytical ability and fitness. There is
absolutely no replacement for a sharp eyesight, listening and observation power
and supreme fitness.

CID

Most of us have grown up watching the inimitable CID
serial, the quinitissential ACP Pradyuman and his sidekicks like Daya. However,
the roles and responsibilities of a CID officer are much more intelligent than
shown in the serial. Plus, it should be noted that CID or Criminal
Investigation Department is totally independent of the police. These are
specially trained officer who handle special cases. The CID is a creation of
the Britishers, who setup this department formally back in 1906. Within CID
there are two divisions, Crime Branch CID and Special Branch CID. The CB CID
has further bifurcations such as Forensics Department, Anti-human rights
trafficking cell, Narcotics department, Dog Squads which come to rescue on
different occasions. The basic eligibility to apply to a Assistant Sub
Inspector post in CID is 10+2.For
officer level positions one need to complete at least graduation.

Archaeologist

How about exploring the remains of Aryan civilization,
finding our glorious past, and unveiling the mysteries of historical
importance? If mythology or history are your passion, becoming an archaeologist
with the Archaeological Survey of India, is the right choice for you. ASI is
headquartered in Delhi and is the main agency of executing excavation,
conservation and maintenance of around 3,500 protected sites and monuments in
India.Recruitment of archaeologists to
the ASI takes place through entrance exam conducted by the Union Public Service
Commission.The central government
decides the pay levels which are upgraded every now and then through pay
commissions. There are around 25 universities across the country that offers
archaeological courses at the postgraduate level.

Forest Officer

If nature and natural habitats seem to attract you, and
you find an irresistible attraction towards flora and fauna then a career as
forest officer is made for you. As a forest ranger or officer, you are
responsible for safeguarding the forests from illegal cutting and poaching of
forest animals and trees. One must remember that this job is not for the ones
who seek glamour and limelight, these government jobs are only for people who
think and care for the other part of the living world. Nevertheless, there is
tough competition in this field as well, with thousands of applicants vying for
limited positions.

You have to go
through a rigorous testing process that involves written tests and interviews
spread throughout a time period of almost one year. A person aspiring to be a
forest officer must have apt amount of self-discipline, patience, confidence,
sympathetic nature and burning desire to serve the nature.

Author Bio-Saurabh
Tyagi is a blogger and a professional career author with proven expertise
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